YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 BOB

2018 MMK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0051 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0052 was up 1.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26 BOB
2017 Average 25 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 21 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.96 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0053
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0051, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0051).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0052
2017 Avg (April) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
February 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
March 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
April 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
May 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
June 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
July 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
August 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
September 0.0046 0.0042 0.0044
October 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
November 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
December 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044